The textbook "Fundamentals of geodesy and topography" presents all sections of the initial study of geodesy and topography: from the definition of the term "geodesy" to the production of topographic surveys. The presentation of the material is based on the principle of gradual expansion of the topic: formulation of the problem at the level of initial concepts, description of the solution with the conclusion of the necessary formulas, conclusions and practical recommendations. The theoretical part emphasizes the geometric basis of geodesy and geometric methods of solving geodetic problems. The manual consists of seven chapters. In the first four chapters, the basic concepts of geodesy are given, the initial information from the theory of measurement errors and the rules for the design of geodetic documents are considered, the complete theory of elementary measurements on the plane is set forth, the design of geodetic instruments and the measurement methodology are described. In the following chapters, the benefits are discussed